Glaucoma in dogs
Pressure inside the eye rises to damaging levels, harming the retina and optic nerve. It causes a painful, red, often cloudy or bulging eye and can lead to rapid, permanent blindness. It is a veterinary emergency.
9 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Glaucoma, including Shiba Inu, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Welsh Terrier, American Cocker Spaniel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.3 to 14.6 years.
Glaucoma in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- eye condition
- Breeds affected
- 9 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Glaucoma is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Glaucoma (9), ranked by health score
Related eye conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.